New arrest from investigation of Torrington football players, charges unrelated to rape case

By Ryan Flynn

Friday, April 5, 2013

TORRINGTON >> An investigation into the sexual assault case involving Edgar Gonzalez, Joan Toribio and two 17-year old Torrington males has led to an unrelated arrest, according to a Torrington Police Department news release.

Julie E. Casey, 21, was arrested for delivery of marijuana after allegedly "offering marijuana to another subject" in February of 2012. Torrington police detectives learned of her alleged indiscretion while investigating past incidents. Torrington Police said that the charges Casey faces are in no way related to the sexual assault case involving Gonzalez, Toribio and the two 17-year old Torrington males.

A press release from the Torrington Police Department stated that this arrest is the last connected to the investigation of rape charges against Gonzalez, Toribio and the two 17-year-olds. "This closes any and all cases/incidents involving ... any past sexual assaults with involved students," police said.

Gonzalez, Toribio and the two unnamed minors, all members of the Torrington High School football team, are currently charged with second-degree sexual assault in a case involving two 13-year-old victims. All four teens played on Torrington's football team in 2012, and Gonzalez was named the team's Most Valuable Player.

Following his Feb. 20 arrest, Gonzalez plead not guilty to the charges of second-degree sexual assault, illegal sexual contact and risk of injury to a child in the rape case. He also faces charges of first-degree robbery, third-degree assault, risk of injury to a child, attempted sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery.

Only one other teen charged in the case, Joan Toribio, 18, has been named. Both Gonzalez and Toribio live in the Woodland Hills apartment complex in Torrington. Two 17-year-olds are currently being charged as youthful offenders and their names haven't been released because of their age.

"This latest and final arrest occurred from something that occurred over a year ago and had nothing to do with the 13 year old female victims from the prior sexual assault cases," the release said.

Casey was released on a $5,000 non-surety bond. Her court date is set for April 15, 2013 at Bantam Superior Court.